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**Job Description Summary**
Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
**Job Description**
**About Us:**
Come bring your energy to change the world.
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Grid Solutions, we are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Independently perform in depth system studies listed below; and/or specify scope, review, comment, and direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:
+ Load Flow, Reactive Power Capability and Compensation, Power Factor Study
+ Short Circuit Study
+ Combined Short Circuit Ratio (CSCR) Study
+ Transient Switching and Insulation Coordination Study (including Transient Overvoltage and Recovery Voltage Analysis)
+ Main Circuit Parameters
+ Harmonic Performance/Stability Study
+ Transient Ride Through and Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other Design Studies using the Offline Simulation Tools
+ Overall System Performance Assessment Study
+ Integration of dedicated studies for systems utilizing combined AC power sources; AC power sources include conventional generations, AC-BESS, turbines, and renewables.
+ Expertise in frequency and time-domain simulation tools, like PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, DigSilent PowerFactory, to perform system studies as detailed above or under desired characteristics section.
+ Produce detail technical specifications and factory acceptance test criteria for major HV equipment, e.g., transformers, GSU, breakers, disconnect switches, etc.
+ Excellent technical communication skills to provide guidance, analysis and reports in clear succinct manner to customers, project team and stakeholders.
+ Provide guidance and coordinate the engineering tasks to meet the project/tender requirement.
+ Technical responsibility in areas of expertise.
+ Be innovative, develop and industrialize solutions tools and processes associated with system studies.
+ Value engineering (process improvement): review and record design processes and develop new or improved processes.
+ Enforce engineering discipline and set processes across all work tasks and adherence to company policies, quality procedures and work instructions (e.g., through trainings, technical reviews).
+ Represent the business in external events by publishing technical papers.
+ Apply yourself towards improving your technical knowledge base and keep abreast of relevant methodologies and technological advancement within the company.
+ Support and mentor other engineers to increase the team's technical knowledge and competence.
+ Report or resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner.
+ Actively participate in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering and preferably in AC substations and power plant System Studies.
+ Minimum 8 years' experience of network or transient studies for conventional electric-energy generation / FACTS / renewable energy / inverter-based power systems in offshore wind, industrial, utility substations and grid interconnects.
+ Able and willing to travel 20% including international and comply with GE travel guidelines.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Knowledge of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance requirements and/or ISOs' interconnection or transmission planning guidelines.
+ Familiarity with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.
+ Familiarity with ISOs such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO.
+ Master's degree in electrical engineering including power systems and power electronics subjects with proven professional experience and technical expertise in the field of power system engineering.
+ Knowledge of RAM (Reliability-Availability-Maintainability) studies.
+ Independently perform in depth system studies listed below and/or specify scope, review, comment, direct/oversee 3rd party provider(s) for the studies below:
+ Grid Compliance, Transmission Network Planning
+ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Study, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Study
+ Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) Study
+ Arc Flash Study
+ Protection Coordination Study
+ Cable Selection and Sizing
+ Network Study: Confirmation of the Correct Interaction between the Equipment, its Control System, and the rest of the Network
+ Control Parameter Study focused on Dynamics and Transient Performance
+ Grid forming study with an AC/DC power pack
+ Expertise in the use of computer mathematical and simulation tools as applied to the design of the activities.
+ Strong knowledge on medium high voltage substation North American standards & guidelines (IEEE & ANSI standards and codes such as the NEC and the NESC.), local grid codes and related equipment (safety, application, sizing, and integration). Moreover, ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
+ Knowledge of IEC and CIGRE guidelines is a plus.
+ Professional engineering license and willing to review and seal your work and the work of others under your supervision.
+ Strong knowledge on contract and project management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), or engineering equipment package (EEP) project execution.
+ Working knowledge of applicable design calculations for primary & secondary equipment such as battery sizing & DC system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus, fittings, insulator, and arrector selection, ground grid design, and lightning protection.
+ Excellent personal computer skills, including programming and design automation.
**We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.**
The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual
**_Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness._**
**_General Electric Company,_** **_Ropcor_** **_, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual._**
**Projected Close Out: August 30th, 2024**
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: November 18, 2025
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.